Whats the trick to installing leak free freeze plugs?

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Old 04-14-2007, 09:57 PM
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Actually, I meant run empty it till it 'xploded!.....................but I put the new plug in tonight, and hopefully all is well. Find out tomorrow.........
 
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Old 04-15-2007, 02:02 AM
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No Mike, I had to hold it in place with duct tape.....[8D]

Seriously, I think I mashed the edges a little when I tapped it in place. Im gonna try again tonight. Clean the hole with some sandpaper. A little RTV around the edges and pound her home with a socket....if it still leaks Im gong to attach a shaped demolitions charge to the gas tank...........
Hey I am not the one with every thing leaking on my car. I just thought if you were able to install the plug by lightly tapping on it with your multi pourpose open end adjustable wrench/hammer/prybar then you might have used a too small of plug.
 
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Old 04-15-2007, 09:32 AM
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No, the first time I installed it with a 2 lb sledge and socket but finished it with a punch around the edges. Thats probable where I screwed up. The second one I only used a socket that fit just right in the cup and pounded her home.

Funny you should say that about your car leaking so much. Mine is actually nicknamed "Leaky" When I brought her home she had:

Class III Oil leak from missing smog pump bolt in block, oil leak from the main pully and rear oil pan. Class III Power steering gearbox and pump, and a tranny leak that filled a drip pan DAILY!
 
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Old 04-15-2007, 01:58 PM
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Class 3 leak, isnt that a mil term? ..............And is it fixed?
 
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Old 04-15-2007, 08:42 PM
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Yeah, its a Mil term. Sorry, force of habit, too many years with mechanized units. Class III means visible dripping. I hope its fixed, I resealed the gearbox and replaced every seal in the tranny, Ill be starting her up soon and find out!
 
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Old 04-15-2007, 09:23 PM
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Trust me I know......PMCS, just havn't heard it in awhile.
 
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Old 04-16-2007, 03:42 AM
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Yeah, its a Mil term. Sorry, force of habit, too many years with mechanized units. Class III means visible dripping. I hope its fixed, I resealed the gearbox and replaced every seal in the tranny, Ill be starting her up soon and find out!
Haha haha, You said "Mechanized Unit", haha haha
 
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Old 04-16-2007, 10:40 AM
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Death before dismount!


I said dismount. huh huh huh................
 
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